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Gordon Queenan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Gordon practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Gordon Queenan since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gordon Queenan is held by other lawyers.

Offers sophisticated, practical and comprehensible advice on complex benefits and compensation matters. More than two decades of experience advising clients of all sizes. Brings unique expertise in payroll tax treatment and reporting issues, including worker classification. David Spaulding’s experience covers a wide range of employee benefits matters, including the design, implementation, communication, administration and amendment of all types of tax-qualified retirement plans, executi...

Brian L. Duffy is a president of the firm and previously served as Chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009-2013. He focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract and product liability areas, serving as national, regional and local counsel in high-profile cases. Brian represents public and privately-held entities and their principals in complex business-related disputes arising from both interna...

Strategic thinker skilled in navigating complex environmental, land, and water issues. Known by clients for insightful solutions and negotiating skills. Mike Smith helps clients untangle increasingly complex regulatory regimes and resolve disputes. Clients turn to Mike for help navigating a range of challenging natural resources matters, often involving water rights, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, protected species, land use, floodplains, and oil and gas royalty disputes. His diver...

Elizabeth Kemery Sipes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Elizabeth Kemery practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Kemery Sipes since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth Kemery Sipes is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Abraham, a founding Partner of Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken, focuses his practice on representing insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation litigation. He prides himself in personally handling each claim in an aggressive manner while not only keeping the client informed of the progress of the case, but in the drivers’ seat throughout the life of the litigation process. This styled approach allows him to be a step ahead of his clients’ opponents and ...

William “Bill” is the founding member of Kelly Law Partners, LLC whose commercial and employment litigation practice focuses on national and regional litigation for business clients. In response to a survey of Fortune 500 General Counsel, Bill has been named a “BTI Client Services All Star” for 4 consecutive years. He is also the sole Colorado recipient of the “Lexology Client Choice Award in Litigation” for 2017, a national survey of in-house counsel. Bill...

David Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. David practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized David Roth since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Roth is held by other lawyers.

Over his 45-year tenure with the firm, Reid has developed deep expertise in securities regulation, capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings. His work spans multiple industries, including energy, insurance, technology, mining, and private equity funds, hedge funds and mutual funds. Reid also advises executives and boards of directors on sales of control and internal investigations. Throughout his ...

Chuck advises companies at all stages of growth, from start-ups to ready-to-exit, helping them successfully raise capital, complete acquisitions and divestitures, and comply with regulatory requirements. Chuck also regularly advises consumer products investment funds in investment rounds. Cultivate Growing Companies: Chuck helps investment funds and growth-oriented clients determine the best way to reach their personal and corporate objectives – from initial formation and financing, thr...